<< <i>May be picking up a partial set of barber halves, about 40 pieces, mostly F to VF. A set I put together and sold and may buy back. >>
Now there's a man who truly loves his Barber's. Collects everything from the super hi-end uncs to the lower F/VF grades.
That's the beauty of this series, they're fun, and challenging to collect, on every level. Besides that, with their classic looks, original Barber's look great in any grade.
Who could have ever imagined a Barber thread reaching 1000+ posts......just goes to show how passionate we are about this series. Way to go fellow Barber collectors and friends!!!
<< <i>One of these days I might make good on my threat to attempt a VG10-ish set of halves in a Dansco.
As close to Fine with as many letters in LIBERTY as possible, on VG money when possible. >>
That is exactly what I started out doing when I returned to the hobby 3 years ago after a dozen year time-out. Back in 90-91 I was doing well with a Fine set but sold out when other needs arose. Still though, had less than a grand into it with several key dates...the 01-s was nearly vf and cost me only 75 bucks, buckskin brown and unmolested. Well, now I'm doing a date set in XF/AU eventually each to be PCGS holdered....but I would still LOVE the evenly matched full Dansco Book in 10-12. Have fliped them all (again) to feed the big set, but one day....
We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
Metalmeister...that's a beautiful 1909 half. Don't lurk anymore...would like to see what ever other Barbers are in your collection.
This post could easily get to 2000 in alot less time than it took to get to 1000 if more people added images. I know the top four sets have hardly been heard from.
DrPete and TahoeDale, do you think you could persuade Dr Duckor to post any of his coins ? Anyone have any pull with Mr Gardner on the NGC Registry to post any of his collection ?
The two finest collections of Barber Halves are unavailable for viewing - what a shame !!
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
<< <i>Love the 13-S Mike. I'm soooo jealous. Broadstruck, any more nice examples of dates that Mike wasn't interested in? >>
Casey, when Broadstruck sent me the link to the auction, I thought I would wait until this weekend to see how the auction would progress...and then I thought - " hey, wait a minute, who else would be interested in this coin ? " The majority of the sets above me would have been interested in that coin...that was the deciding factor for me to do a BIN. Sorry, Casey, there'll be another... its a POP 12 coin in AU 58.
And no, there are no other dimes either you or I would be too interested in at the moment on eBay.
I did see a nice 1905-P half in NGC 50 - looked XF 45 - but someone snapped it up for $425 on another BIN.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
<< <i>Love the 13-S Mike. I'm soooo jealous. Broadstruck, any more nice examples of dates that Mike wasn't interested in? >>
<< <i>Casey, when Broadstruck sent me the link to the auction, I thought I would wait until this weekend to see how the auction would progress...and then I thought - " hey, wait a minute, who else would be interested in this coin ? " The majority of the sets above me would have been interested in that coin...that was the deciding factor for me to do a BIN. Sorry, Casey, there'll be another... its a POP 12 coin in AU 58.
And no, there are no other dimes either you or I would be too interested in at the moment on eBay.
>>
Ahh, I didn't realize this was an Ebay auction. Nice grab Mike. I did a search and saw this one was also BIN'd a few weeks back. I missed both chances! I hope it looks nice.
Broadstruck, thanks for posting the 1905-O that's available. I have the date, but I didn't know of that particular dealer which I've now bookmarked.
This really thread has really moved along since I last posted a photo. Here is a key date coin that I had a pic of for a while, but hadn't posted. A couple of board members have been kind of enough to trade or sell me a duplicate (bfjohnson and ARCO) but they went right to the safe deposit box, so no pics yet .
There have been some really nice coins being posted here!. But the lower grades are being neglected, don't you think? Anyone have some VG10s to further inspire LordMarcovan? Wayne (?wam..., I think?) used to post some really sweet two-toned VG-F coins.
BTW, Rob S, thanks for the positive feedback on the b/s/t boards recently. I really appreciate it!
Don
Do your best to avoid circular arguments, as it will help you reason better, because better reasoning is often a result of avoiding circular arguments.
<< <i>There have been some really nice coins being posted here!. But the lower grades are being neglected, don't you think? Anyone have some VG10s to further inspire LordMarcovan? Wayne (?wam..., I think?) used to post some really sweet two-toned VG-F coins.
Don >>
The lowest certified graded Barber halves that I own are a F-12, PCGS, 1901-O and a VF-20, PCGS, 1901-S. Both were raw coins that I had submitted a few months back. I'll post the images in case some of the guys haven't seen them yet. I have some additional raw Barber halves in the VG-10 - VF grades, that aren't imaged and are probably not worth submitting to PCGS. From the looks of things on Ebay, better date Barber Halves, in the lower and mid range circ grades, certainly aren't losing any steam, i.e., Tyler's PCGS, 1904-O in VF-30 (pushed the $600.00 mark), and another seller's NGC, 1898-O in F-12, (pushed the $300.00 mark).
I recently added a very nice PCGS, AU-53, 1901-S Barber Half to my set. The coin has beautiful steel gray fields and attractive bronze color toning in the obverse fields. My scans don't really pick up the attractive toning or the luster on the coin. The coin is virtually mark free, with nice smooth surfaces. On the reverse, what appears to be a scratch between the I and the T in United, is on the holder and not the coin. When I finally start my PCGS registry set, it's nice to know that I have the 01-S covered in a higher circ grade.
Hey everybody, great coins. Here is my latest addition. I picked it up from DLRC a little while back. It is in a PCGS holder, with a grade that I will not reveal, in case anyone wants to assign a grade. Sorry about the small pictures, but that is the best I can do right now.
I did want to hear people's thoughts about an interesting scenario surrounding this coin. The coin is certified at a certain grade as an 1893. The fact is, the coin is an 1893-o. I do not have the knowledge to say this is a higher grade coin or lower grade coin at its current level. But, if "O" mints are traditionally soft strike coins, and consequently receive higher grades, is the coin improperly graded? If it was graded as an 1893, should it not be a point or two higher as an "O?" I am not concerned with the grade, as I bought the coin because I liked the look of it. I was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on this topic.
MrBreeze, The 1893-o is really nice. From the pictures it looks as thought it should reside in an xf 40 holder. Actually looks well struck in the notorious soft spot of the right wing and upper right side of the shield. Some of these are getting 45 but I can't see that from here. Show a close up of the 0mm. How did they miss it?
We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
It could be two scenarios. They either missed the MM or it was a clerical error. Looking at the coin, the color/toning/texture really camouflages the MM. When you blow up the MM, it does not look as obvious as I thought it might...unless, of course, it's a micro O. Or, better yet, I think it is a 93-C. WooHoo.
Greg, Congrats on your purchase! I judge the coin to be an XF-45...not only because it looks it but because I saw the coin for auction at DLRC (if it's in fact the same coin). It's a beautiful coin in the photos...how does it look in hand? When DLRC originally advertised it, it was advertised (and labeled by PCGS) as an 1893-P...but when you looked at the enlarged pics, the "O" MM was clearly visible...guess it was a faux paus by PCGS. Are you going to have it reholdered? Your collection is coming along nicely...great looking coins! Cheers...
Yes, it is the DLRC coin, PCGS 45. I have to send a box to PCGS at the end of the week, so I am going to throw it in with the other submissions. That was what prompted my question for the Barberians. Not that I care, but I wonder if they regrade it when you send it in for label error. Does that bring a different scale of measurement to the table for the "O" mint?
Greg, I think in the case of your coin it was a labeling error and should not affect the grade...whoever graded the coin graded it as an XF-45 knowing full well that it was a 93-O...the error probably occurred in the labeling. I would call ahead and explain it to them...they can advise you on what they will do. Something similar happened to me before and they were very cooperative. I would be very surprised if they changed the grade because it's an "O" mint...I think they will just slap it into a new holder with a correct label. Let me know how it works out and good luck!
Nice pickup.....I needed that date for my set, but passed on it, not because of the coin, but because I'm lazy and didn't want to deal with the hassles of reholdering the coin with the correct date and mintmark. I don't see any problem with it being reholdered at a XF-45 grade.
Nice 1893-O --- or C --- or is the second C too faint to see. The last of the 1893-CC's ... my oh my. Wouldn't that be a kick !! Solid XF 45 - IMO - regardless of which mint produced it. Its not an AU 50 even though its from New Orleans, sorry.
Dan,
Oh my God...it was you who called a few moments before I did on that 1901-S !!! Great pick up - great price too !!! I must have ranted for hours that a coin like that slipped thru my fingers. I've bought from them before - but never realized they had a web site- I have now bookmarked them and check their listings every day now. I guess they won't be calling me to tell me the coin was returned, huh ?
Tom,
Yup, Don's a stand-up guy and has more nice duplicates than he's letting on to. Glad you were able to find such a handsome 1901-O.
Richard,
Great photo of a not so great coin...poor thing saw more action than most.
Now that I have the hang of posting images...here's something all of us will enjoy: ...no, its not my coin...it was out of an old B&M auction awhile ago:
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Oh my God...it was you who called a few moments before I did on that 1901-S !!! Great pick up - great price too !!! I must have ranted for hours that a coin like that slipped thru my fingers. I've bought from them before - but never realized they had a web site- I have now bookmarked them and check their listings every day now. I guess they won't be calling me to tell me the coin was returned, huh ? >>
Mike,
I check their website daily, and knew that the 01-S was a new listing. They have a tendency sometimes to leave coins on their website long after their sold. The price looked real good, but their images made the coin look like it had ugly, mottled toning. I decided to buy the coin anyway, I could always return the coin if I didn't like it. When I received the coin, I was totally blown away by how nice the coin was, the coin looked nothing like their images.
Dan - and everyone else - here're the images that Dan mentioned.
I've seen worse - look at alot of Heritage's images - but I figured if it was in a PCGS 53 holder - looked like a 55 to me too - and it didn't have any odd toning [ like my old 01-S in 55 ; I admit it, I bought the holder and not the coin...just wanted a 1901-S in AU 55 ]
Hope the images are small enough to post here...I don't know:
Sorry...images too large to post. I'll edit this post once our computer Guru, Dave99B, has a chance to resize the 90Kb sizes.
To be continued...
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
<< <i>Dan - and everyone else - here're the images that Dan mentioned.
I've seen worse - look at alot of Heritage's images - but I figured if it was in a PCGS 53 holder - looked like a 55 to me too - and it didn't have any odd toning [ like my old 01-S in 55 ; I admit it, I bought the holder and not the coin...just wanted a 1901-S in AU 55 ]
Hope the images are small enough to post here...I don't know:
Sorry...images too large to post. I'll edit this post once our computer Guru, Dave99B, has a chance to resize the 90Kb sizes.
To be continued... >>
Although........their images do show the luster better than my images.
PRICE INCREASES FOR XF AND AU COINS-------------------------GOOD NEWS FOR XF HOARDERS...BAD NEWS IF YOUR TRYING TO BUY
Note the PCGS price guide for this morning.......62/74 XF coins increased in value.......................49/74 AU coins increased in value. Values still not in line with market demand but coming up. Also, big disparity between F and EF...would think PCGS would add a column for VF coins.
<< <i>PRICE INCREASES FOR XF AND AU COINS-------------------------GOOD NEWS FOR XF HOARDERS...BAD NEWS IF YOUR TRYING TO BUY
Note the PCGS price guide for this morning.......62/74 XF coins increased in value.......................49/74 AU coins increased in value. Values still not in line with market demand but coming up. Also, big disparity between F and EF...would think PCGS would add a column for VF coins. >>
At least the PCGS price guides are making an attempt to "get up to speed" with the real market values of Barber halves. The PCGS price guides still have a ways to go, but unlike Coin Values and some of the other price sheets, at least they're bumping up the prices significantly on the key date's, like the 1904-S, in the XF/AU grades. Am I right in assuming that the PCGS AU prices are for an AU-50 grade? I have to agree with NewBarberGuy.....a VF column is desparately needed, too much of gap between fine and EF grades.
Even if they told you the site where Dan got that beautiful 01s from, I'm going to tell you right now, I tried for at least a year to beat Dan Flood to a coin and struck out every time! He's the Wyatt Earp of our day -- for sure He gave me all of his haunts in advance and I still couldn't snag one! I think he has the home phone numbers for all the dealers, or maybe he's related to them or something.
Dan, what are you doing with yourself these days?!!
MFH: I would have you know I am down to 2 (two) DUPLICATE Barber halves: 98o F12 and 06o VF35 that I 'might' sell in the near future. The others sold recently are my latest attempt at consolidating my interests and better focusing, hopefully maturing as well. I still have 8 - 10 Barber halves I would like to upgrade/downgrade/trade out for better ones to match my set. The holes in the registry set are just that-- empty holes still. Some of the recent funds will go to circ commems and buying op's when gold dips.
Greg, I love your 93o from DLRC. It bites that we VA residents have to pay sales tax, doesn't it?
Watching ARCOs 1904o VF30 go off (recent ebaY auction) was an amazing thing to see!
Don
edited to say duplicate halves, I haven't completely sold out yet
Do your best to avoid circular arguments, as it will help you reason better, because better reasoning is often a result of avoiding circular arguments.
Well, I busted out the 05-P yesterday. Goes in my uniform pocket with a few pre-82 cents and I jingle around every so often. I'll make sure I check it every couple of weeks.
Still no Tru-view images. It's killing me. Been over 2-weeks. Don't know what the issue is.
<< <i>Well, I busted out the 05-P yesterday. Goes in my uniform pocket with a few pre-82 cents and I jingle around every so often. I'll make sure I check it every couple of weeks.
Still no Tru-view images. It's killing me. Been over 2-weeks. Don't know what the issue is. >>
Craig,
You're kidding right? Won't the cents scratch the heck out of the half? I thought just the rubbing action against a bare pocket would be enough.
Hello Barber lovers, The Barber threads have always been my favorite so it is fitting that my first post be on this thread. At the present time I only have one Barber coin and unfortunately do not have any pictures of it. However many of you may have a picture of it in your library. If you have the Heritage auction catalog of the Hugon sale, my coin is on page 110 (1905 s half, Clapp, Eliasberg).
Thank you for sharing your Barbers and keep posting!
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# 1000, er.... I mean, #1002! ( Rob beat me to it )
Congrats to all the Barber NUTS...
What a fun thread, and what a great place to learn even MORE about these wonderful coins!
Dave
Latest pickup: PCGS VF20 1907-O (barely)
<< <i>Just wanted to be a part of Barber history >>
Dale, you are already part of Barber History.
Hope you didn't mind my posting the image of
your 1892-O Micro O Half in PCGS 68.
Looking forward to the FUN show !!!
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<< <i>May be picking up a partial set of barber halves, about 40 pieces, mostly F to VF. A set I put together and sold and may buy back. >>
Now there's a man who truly loves his Barber's. Collects everything from the super hi-end uncs to the lower F/VF grades.
That's the beauty of this series, they're fun, and challenging to collect, on every level. Besides that, with their classic looks, original Barber's look great in any grade.
Who could have ever imagined a Barber thread reaching 1000+ posts......just goes to show how passionate we are about this series. Way to go fellow Barber collectors and friends!!!
Connor Numismatics Website
As close to Fine with as many letters in LIBERTY as possible, on VG money when possible.
100% Positive BST transactions
<< <i>One of these days I might make good on my threat to attempt a VG10-ish set of halves in a Dansco.
As close to Fine with as many letters in LIBERTY as possible, on VG money when possible. >>
That is exactly what I started out doing when I returned to the hobby 3 years ago after a dozen year time-out. Back in 90-91 I was doing well with a Fine set but sold out when other needs arose. Still though, had less than a grand into it with several key dates...the 01-s was nearly vf and cost me only 75 bucks, buckskin brown and unmolested.
Well, now I'm doing a date set in XF/AU eventually each to be PCGS holdered....but I would still LOVE the evenly matched full Dansco Book in 10-12. Have fliped them all (again) to feed the big set, but one day....
I don't have any Liteside projects going on right now, except a casual accumulation/date set of holey Bust halves.
The Roman Imperials eat most of my disposable funds these days.
Metalmeister...that's a beautiful 1909 half. Don't lurk anymore...would like to see what ever other Barbers are in your collection.
This post could easily get to 2000 in alot less time than it took to get to 1000 if more people
added images. I know the top four sets have hardly been heard from.
DrPete and TahoeDale, do you think you could persuade Dr Duckor to post any of his coins ?
Anyone have any pull with Mr Gardner on the NGC Registry to post any of his collection ?
The two finest collections of Barber Halves are unavailable for viewing - what a shame !!
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New Barber Purchases
<< <i>Love the 13-S Mike. I'm soooo jealous. Broadstruck, any more nice examples of dates that Mike wasn't interested in?
Casey, when Broadstruck sent me the link to the auction, I thought I would wait until this weekend to see how the auction would progress...and then I thought - " hey, wait a minute, who else would be interested in this coin ? " The majority of the sets above me would have been interested in that coin...that was the deciding factor for me to do a BIN. Sorry, Casey, there'll be another... its a POP 12 coin in AU 58.
And no, there are no other dimes either you or I would be too interested in at the moment on eBay.
I did see a nice 1905-P half in NGC 50 - looked XF 45 - but someone snapped it up for $425 on another BIN.
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<< <i>Metalmeister...that's a beautiful 1909 half. Don't lurk anymore...would like to see what ever other Barbers are in your collection. >>
You are kidding me Mike right? I did not see it nor buy it. CRAPPO
Looking for Denmark 1874 20-Kroner. Please offer.
1905-O PCGS AU-55 Brilliant with a touch of champagne color, well struck
with nice luster, scarce New Orleans dime $ 180
http://www.classicnumismatics.com/
100% Positive BST transactions
Very nice looking 1893 quarter...very nice.
I won't comment on a specific MS grade but
that's a gem if I ever saw one.
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<< <i>Love the 13-S Mike. I'm soooo jealous. Broadstruck, any more nice examples of dates that Mike wasn't interested in?
<< <i>Casey, when Broadstruck sent me the link to the auction, I thought I would wait until this weekend to see how the auction would progress...and then I thought - " hey, wait a minute, who else would be interested in this coin ? " The majority of the sets above me would have been interested in that coin...that was the deciding factor for me to do a BIN. Sorry, Casey, there'll be another... its a POP 12 coin in AU 58.
And no, there are no other dimes either you or I would be too interested in at the moment on eBay.
>>
Ahh, I didn't realize this was an Ebay auction. Nice grab Mike. I did a search and saw this one was also BIN'd a few weeks back. I missed both chances! I hope it looks nice.
Broadstruck, thanks for posting the 1905-O that's available. I have the date, but I didn't know of that particular dealer which I've now bookmarked.
There have been some really nice coins being posted here!. But the lower grades are being neglected, don't you think? Anyone have some VG10s to further inspire LordMarcovan? Wayne (?wam..., I think?) used to post some really sweet two-toned VG-F coins.
BTW, Rob S, thanks for the positive feedback on the b/s/t boards recently. I really appreciate it!
Don
Mintage 551
100% Positive BST transactions
<< <i>There have been some really nice coins being posted here!. But the lower grades are being neglected, don't you think? Anyone have some VG10s to further inspire LordMarcovan? Wayne (?wam..., I think?) used to post some really sweet two-toned VG-F coins.
Don >>
The lowest certified graded Barber halves that I own are a F-12, PCGS, 1901-O and a VF-20, PCGS, 1901-S. Both were raw coins that I had submitted a few months back. I'll post the images in case some of the guys haven't seen them yet. I have some additional raw Barber halves in the VG-10 - VF grades, that aren't imaged and are probably not worth submitting to PCGS. From the looks of things on Ebay, better date Barber Halves, in the lower and mid range circ grades, certainly aren't losing any steam, i.e., Tyler's PCGS, 1904-O in VF-30 (pushed the $600.00 mark), and another seller's NGC, 1898-O in F-12, (pushed the $300.00 mark).
Welcome aboard Metalmeister
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Connor Numismatics Website
<< <i>Barberman55, That 01-S is a very PQ handsome coin, and from your scans wouldn't look out of place in a AU55-58 holder IMHO
Possibly a shot at AU-55, but lacks the luster and detail for an AU-58 grade. Thanks for the compliments!
Connor Numismatics Website
<< <i>Some unattractive spots on this one. Any ideas on removing them, or just leave them be? >>
Just leave them be. Any attempt to remove the spots will only make the coin look worse than it already does.
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I did want to hear people's thoughts about an interesting scenario surrounding this coin. The coin is certified at a certain grade as an 1893. The fact is, the coin is an 1893-o. I do not have the knowledge to say this is a higher grade coin or lower grade coin at its current level. But, if "O" mints are traditionally soft strike coins, and consequently receive higher grades, is the coin improperly graded? If it was graded as an 1893, should it not be a point or two higher as an "O?" I am not concerned with the grade, as I bought the coin because I liked the look of it. I was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on this topic.
https://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/collectors-showcase/world-coins/one-coin-per-year-1600-2017/2422
https://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/collectors-showcase/world-coins/one-coin-per-year-1600-2017/2422
Congrats on your purchase! I judge the coin to be an XF-45...not only because it looks it but because I saw the coin for auction at DLRC (if it's in fact the same coin). It's a beautiful coin in the photos...how does it look in hand? When DLRC originally advertised it, it was advertised (and labeled by PCGS) as an 1893-P...but when you looked at the enlarged pics, the "O" MM was clearly visible...guess it was a faux paus by PCGS. Are you going to have it reholdered? Your collection is coming along nicely...great looking coins! Cheers...
Yes, it is the DLRC coin, PCGS 45. I have to send a box to PCGS at the end of the week, so I am going to throw it in with the other submissions. That was what prompted my question for the Barberians. Not that I care, but I wonder if they regrade it when you send it in for label error. Does that bring a different scale of measurement to the table for the "O" mint?
https://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/collectors-showcase/world-coins/one-coin-per-year-1600-2017/2422
I think in the case of your coin it was a labeling error and should not affect the grade...whoever graded the coin graded it as an XF-45 knowing full well that it was a 93-O...the error probably occurred in the labeling. I would call ahead and explain it to them...they can advise you on what they will do. Something similar happened to me before and they were very cooperative. I would be very surprised if they changed the grade because it's an "O" mint...I think they will just slap it into a new holder with a correct label. Let me know how it works out and good luck!
Nice pickup.....I needed that date for my set, but passed on it, not because of the coin, but because I'm lazy and didn't want to deal with the hassles of reholdering the coin with the correct date and mintmark. I don't see any problem with it being reholdered at a XF-45 grade.
Connor Numismatics Website
Nice 1893-O --- or C --- or is the second C too faint to see. The last of the 1893-CC's ... my oh my.
Wouldn't that be a kick !! Solid XF 45 - IMO - regardless of which mint produced it. Its not an AU 50 even though its from New Orleans, sorry.
Dan,
Oh my God...it was you who called a few moments before I did on that 1901-S !!!
Great pick up - great price too !!! I must have ranted for hours that a coin like that
slipped thru my fingers. I've bought from them before - but never realized they had a
web site- I have now bookmarked them and check their listings every day now. I guess
they won't be calling me to tell me the coin was returned, huh ?
Tom,
Yup, Don's a stand-up guy and has more nice duplicates than he's letting on to. Glad you
were able to find such a handsome 1901-O.
Richard,
Great photo of a not so great coin...poor thing saw more action than most.
Now that I have the hang of posting images...here's something all of us will enjoy:
...no, its not my coin...it was out of an old B&M auction awhile ago:
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New Barber Purchases
<< <i>
Dan,
Oh my God...it was you who called a few moments before I did on that 1901-S !!!
Great pick up - great price too !!! I must have ranted for hours that a coin like that
slipped thru my fingers. I've bought from them before - but never realized they had a
web site- I have now bookmarked them and check their listings every day now. I guess
they won't be calling me to tell me the coin was returned, huh ? >>
Mike,
I check their website daily, and knew that the 01-S was a new listing. They have a tendency sometimes to leave coins on their website long after their sold. The price looked real good, but their images made the coin look like it had ugly, mottled toning. I decided to buy the coin anyway, I could always return the coin if I didn't like it. When I received the coin, I was totally blown away by how nice the coin was, the coin looked nothing like their images.
Connor Numismatics Website
Dan - and everyone else - here're the images that Dan mentioned.
I've seen worse - look at alot of Heritage's images - but I figured
if it was in a PCGS 53 holder - looked like a 55 to me too - and it
didn't have any odd toning [ like my old 01-S in 55 ; I admit it, I
bought the holder and not the coin...just wanted a 1901-S in AU 55 ]
Hope the images are small enough to post here...I don't know:
Sorry...images too large to post. I'll edit this post once our computer Guru, Dave99B,
has a chance to resize the 90Kb sizes.
To be continued...
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
<< <i>Dan - and everyone else - here're the images that Dan mentioned.
I've seen worse - look at alot of Heritage's images - but I figured
if it was in a PCGS 53 holder - looked like a 55 to me too - and it
didn't have any odd toning [ like my old 01-S in 55 ; I admit it, I
bought the holder and not the coin...just wanted a 1901-S in AU 55 ]
Hope the images are small enough to post here...I don't know:
Sorry...images too large to post. I'll edit this post once our computer Guru, Dave99B,
has a chance to resize the 90Kb sizes.
To be continued... >>
Although........their images do show the luster better than my images.
edited to add: Sorry Dave, beat you to it.
Connor Numismatics Website
If we tell you we'd have to kill you afterwards.
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Tombr,
First Clue = Their business name is 4 words....
Second Clue = Oops, that will be given when this post hits 2000.
I will let you know that I have been buying from them since the 80's and always nice stuff!
Note the PCGS price guide for this morning.......62/74 XF coins increased in value.......................49/74 AU coins increased in value. Values still not in line with market demand but coming up. Also, big disparity between F and EF...would think PCGS would add a column for VF coins.
<< <i>PRICE INCREASES FOR XF AND AU COINS-------------------------GOOD NEWS FOR XF HOARDERS
Note the PCGS price guide for this morning.......62/74 XF coins increased in value.......................49/74 AU coins increased in value. Values still not in line with market demand but coming up. Also, big disparity between F and EF...would think PCGS would add a column for VF coins. >>
At least the PCGS price guides are making an attempt to "get up to speed" with the real market values of Barber halves. The PCGS price guides still have a ways to go, but unlike Coin Values and some of the other price sheets, at least they're bumping up the prices significantly on the key date's, like the 1904-S, in the XF/AU grades. Am I right in assuming that the PCGS AU prices are for an AU-50 grade? I have to agree with NewBarberGuy.....a VF column is desparately needed, too much of gap between fine and EF grades.
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Nice jumps for the 96-o and 98-o.
Glad you like the 01o + ....
Even if they told you the site where Dan got that beautiful 01s from, I'm going to tell you right now, I tried for at least a year to beat Dan Flood to a coin and struck out every time! He's the Wyatt Earp of our day -- for sure
Dan, what are you doing with yourself these days?!!
MFH: I would have you know I am down to 2 (two) DUPLICATE Barber halves: 98o F12 and 06o VF35 that I 'might' sell in the near future. The others sold recently are my latest attempt at consolidating my interests and better focusing, hopefully maturing as well. I still have 8 - 10 Barber halves I would like to upgrade/downgrade/trade out for better ones to match my set. The holes in the registry set are just that-- empty holes still. Some of the recent funds will go to circ commems and buying op's when gold dips.
Greg, I love your 93o from DLRC. It bites that we VA residents have to pay sales tax, doesn't it?
Watching ARCOs 1904o VF30 go off (recent ebaY auction) was an amazing thing to see!
Don
edited to say duplicate halves, I haven't completely sold out yet
Still no Tru-view images. It's killing me. Been over 2-weeks. Don't know what the issue is.
Looking for Denmark 1874 20-Kroner. Please offer.
<< <i>Well, I busted out the 05-P yesterday. Goes in my uniform pocket with a few pre-82 cents and I jingle around every so often. I'll make sure I check it every couple of weeks.
Still no Tru-view images. It's killing me. Been over 2-weeks. Don't know what the issue is. >>
Craig,
You're kidding right? Won't the cents scratch the heck out of the half? I thought just the rubbing action against a bare pocket would be enough.
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Broadstruck---------great clue
MFH---------I my wife would kill YOU if you told me
InYHWHWeTrust-----I do like the 01-0 and the other one
The Barber threads have always been my favorite so it is fitting that my first post be on this thread. At the present time I only have one Barber coin and unfortunately do not have any pictures of it. However many of you may have a picture of it in your library. If you have the Heritage auction catalog of the Hugon sale, my coin is on page 110 (1905 s half, Clapp, Eliasberg).
Thank you for sharing your Barbers and keep posting!
Darrell
Also thanks for me now having to dig out the Hugon catalog